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NASCAR Racing 2

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NASCAR Racing 2 is a racing video game developed by Papyrus (software).[1] The game was published by Sierra Games for Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS in 1996.[1][2]

Nascar Racing 2
Developer(s)Papyrus_(software)
Publisher(s)Sierra_Games
SeriesNASCAR Racing
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS
Genre(s)Racing_video_game

Gameplay

NASCAR Racing 2 improved upon its predecessor by introducing a new game engine. This improved the graphics, physics, sound, and multiplayer.[3]

This game is notable as being the first NASCAR game to have 3D Acceleration 3Dfx Acceleration through DOS, and Rendition through Windows.[3][1]

Reception

The game has an average review ranking of 69% on Gamerankings, with a mixture of scores from critics.[4]

NASCAR Racing 2 won Computer Games Strategy Plus's 1996 "Racing Simulation" of the year award.[5]

NASCAR Racing 2 was named the 42nd best computer game ever by PC Gamer UK in 1997.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "NASCAR Racing 2". www.sierragamers.com. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  2. ^ "Nascar Racing 2 Specs". CNET. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  3. ^ a b "NASCAR Racing 2 for DOS (1996) - MobyGames". MobyGames. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  4. ^ "NASCAR Racing 2 for PC - GameRankings". www.gamerankings.com. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  5. ^ Staff (March 25, 1997). "Computer Games Strategy Plus announces 1996 Awards". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Archived from the original on June 14, 1997. Retrieved November 2, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Flynn, James; Owen, Steve; Pierce, Matthew; Davis, Jonathan; Longhurst, Richard (July 1997). "The PC Gamer Top 100". PC Gamer UK (45): 51–83.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)